How to Make Basic Tomato Sauce

Marinara, or any simple pasta sauce, is something all cooks should learn how to make.

Cook the sauce in a wide skillet or a wide-bottomed pot. Start with plenty of olive oil and add diced onion. Saute until translucent and very soft.

Season the onions with salt so they release their liquids. This will help to bring out the natural sweetness of the onions. Take your time with this. It’s the first step in layering good flavor.

Add in garlic and saute until fragrant.